There are 3 ways to get from Ostend to Arras by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
3h 16m€26–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ostend - Coach Parking to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
3h 40m€12–23Drive 136.9 km
- Drive from Ostend to Arrascar 136.9 km
1h 24m€21–31
Ostend to Arras by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Arras is to bus which costs €12 - €23 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Arras is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Arras. However, there are services departing from Ostend - Coach Parking and arriving at Arras via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Arras. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Arras via Courtrai and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Ostend and Arras is 163 km. The road distance is 136.9 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Arras without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €25 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Ostend to Arras, including transfers.
Ostend to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Ostend - Coach Parking station.
Ostend to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend to Arras is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €25 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €23 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Ostende to Arras via Courtrai and Lille Flandres in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ostend - Coach Parking to Arras via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Courtrai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Ostend - Coach Parking to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Ostend to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Ostend to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Arras is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Ostend to Arras.
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